Reggae icon and actor James Chambers, known worldwide as Jimmy Cliff, has passed away, his family announced on Monday. In a statement posted on his official social media platforms, Cliff’s wife revealed that the celebrated musician died “due to a seizure followed by pneumonia”. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy…
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has proposed a N891.99 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year, as against N684 billion approved by the House of Assembly in 2025 The presentation ceremony, which had in attendance the prominent traditional rulers, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade;…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has used the recently concluded COP30 held in Sao Paulo, Brazil to showcase Osun state as a role model for subnational integrated actions in the fight against climate change and adoption of sustainable energy practices. The governor who was represented at the COP 30 by the Director-General and Special…
The United States’ designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern has reignited conversation across diplomatic, security, and human rights circles. The CPC mechanism under the International Religious Freedom Act is vital, but its application must be precise. In Nigeria’s case, the designation misidentifies the problem and risks damaging a crucial partnership at a…
Nigeria’s foreign policy has for long been built on idealistic considerations. The country attempts to deny its internal configuration and peculiarities. From 1970s till date, Nigeria lives in denial of the unspoken or unacknowledged fact that her external policy should be Sahel based because majority of her population have an integrated link and root with…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has stated that the worst of Boko Haram insurgency is over, even as he acknowledged recent surges in attacks by the terrorist group. Governor Zulum made the statement on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Shuaibu Waidi, in Maiduguri. Zulum, while…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has restated his administration’s resolve to deepen collaboration with Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) operating in the state, assuring them of sustained support and a conducive working environment. The Governor made this commitment at a symposium organised by the Forum of Heads of Federal MDAs in Gombe,…
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has reasserted that the most effective solution to poverty in Northern Nigeria lies in transforming the region’s vast agricultural potential into real economic value. He made this assertion in Kaduna on Saturday during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Launching of its Endowment…
The Kebbi State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private secondary schools and all tertiary institutions across the state, except College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi. This is contained in a statement jointly issued by the Hon. Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Abubakar-Tunga and Hon. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education,…
The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) has conferred the Award of Excellence on Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for his contribution to the media industry. President of the Society, Professor Umaru A. Pate, presented the award at the 2nd annual national conference in Kano, stating that Governor Zulum was nominated for upholding freedom…
